Posted by lc bob on March 29, 1999 at 14:42:02:
In Reply to: I need support desperately. posted by georgia on March 29, 1999 at 10:51:28:
Georgia, classic symptoms (the psychological ones, i mean!)
i too hate the intrusion. on work. on freedom to play. on confidence to be in public. on friends. on LIFE!
i suggest water. you'll probably laugh (if you can) at that ... unless you're aware of Dr Jerry's water treatment (from last year here).
8 ozs every 30 minutes. 8 ozs as soon as you feel one coming on - another 8ozs as soon after that as you can. yes, you'll probably need a catheter. won't start to work for 2-3 days. keep at it, tell your dr. you're doing it (it will drain salts from your body - be careful - it can cause a 'drunken' sort of feeling if you don't usually drink lots of water). do not substitute milk, coffee, or tea as water-containing liquids - must be water. not necessarily "spring" water ... i use tap water. but lots of it.
it's not a cure. it's a suppressant. it sure helps me. others have also found it to help. any mediation is a godsend, i've found.
you may not see the whole movie (bathroom trips) - but at least you can go to the theater.
try it - pain freedom is a human right!!
-lcbob